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New business increases F&G assets by 29% in first quarter

Des Moines-based annuity and life insurance company F&G reported total sales of $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2022, a 57% increase over first quarter 2021 and an increase of 18% from the fourth …
By BPC Staff | May 11, 2022
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OneroRx expands into Missouri with acquisition of Medley Pharmacy

OneroRx Inc., a West Des Moines-based provider of integrated pharmacy services to patients in underserved markets, recently completed an acquisition of Medley Pharmacy Inc., a pharmacy operator in Missouri. With the acquisition, OneroRx has expanded …
By BPC Staff | May 11, 2022
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Chase Bank plans to construct new three-story building along Ingersoll Avenue; existing structure will be razed

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA plans to construct a three-story bank building on the northwest corner of 31st Street and Ingersoll Avenue, building permit data from Des Moines shows. The building will replace an existing …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 11, 2022
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Construction began on 1.2M square feet of industrial space in the first quarter in Des Moines

    A  212,000-square-foot industrial warehouse under construction at R&R Realty Group’s Center Pointe Business Park in Urbandale is one of five new warehouse projects that got underway in the first quarter in the Des…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | May 11, 2022
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Busch Light, Deere join forces to support farmers in need with limited-edition can

Des Moines Register: Two Midwest brands are partnering up to raise awareness for American farmers. Busch Light announced the “For the Farmers” partnership with John Deere. In an effort to bring attention to the needs of …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2022
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Iowa SBA names West Des Moines Small Business Community of the Year

The city of West Des Moines will be awarded the 2022 SBA Iowa Small Business Community of the Year Award from the Iowa district of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Three criteria are considered for …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2022
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Engage with Asian culture

As executive director of the Iowa Asian Alliance since 2014, Nu Huynh (pronounced Hwin) is dedicated to supporting Iowa’s Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Largely staffed by volunteers, the nonprofit organization serves as an advocate and partner…
By SARAH BOGAARDS | May 10, 2022
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INTERACTIVE MAP: 2022 commercial building permit map

Commercial building permits valued at over $210.1 million were issued for 33 new projects in the Des Moines area in June, permit data from 13 metro-area communities and Polk County shows.

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By Kathy A. Bolten | May 10, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: New tech conveys emotional touch long-distance

With in-person outings and events back in full swing, there hardly seems to be a need for the technology described in this Scientific American article: a wearable sleeve that simulates the feeling of physical touch. Nonetheless, …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | May 10, 2022
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Confluence, Big Grove breweries win gold, silver medals at World Beer Cup

Des Moines Register: Confluence Brewing Co. of Des Moines won first place in the Bohemian-style pilsner category at the 2022 World Beer Cup, for its Over the Ivy Czech-style pilsner. Big Grove Brewery won silver in …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2022